LagomorphAug 10, 2023

Google Messages just flicked the switch on end-to-end encryption for all RCS and group chats

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Google Messages just flicked the switch on end-to-end encryption for all RCS and group chats - Rabbitea.rs

cross-posted from: https://kbin.projectsegfau.lt/m/[email protected] [/c/[email protected]]/t/26889 [https://kbin.projectsegfau.lt/m/[email protected]/t/26889] > Google just announced that all RCS conversations in Messages are now fully end-to-end encrypted, even in group chats. RCS stands for Rich Communication Services and is replacing traditional text and picture messaging, providing you with more dynamic and secure features. With RCS enabled, you can share high-res photos and videos, see typing indicators for your…

Show threadhappyhippoAug 11, 2023

Reminds me how much I hate Apple.

Thanks Google for making Android.

Now please turn the evil knob down a notch and go back being the awesome company you once were.

Edit: typo

Show threadJuneAug 11, 2023
The fuck does this have to do with Apple?
Show threadDingoBillyAug 11, 2023

Apple purposely will not integrate this to keep a walled garden around their ecosystem and make messaging between apole/Android a shit experience.

In a perfect world everyone would just adopt rcs, it’s better for consumers but Apple only gives a shit about branding/$$$.

Show thread9tr6gyp3Aug 11, 2023
But Signal has been available on Android and iOS this whole time.
Show threadNot_Alec_BaldwinAug 11, 2023
Signal killing text support killed Signal for me. Sadge.
Show threadMatt ShattAug 11, 2023
Wait…a texting app killed texting?
Show threadbinom
they sunsetted the sms functionality in their app “to focus on the signal protocol and make it less confusing for people” if i remember correctly. not a big deal to me, the few sms i send i can use a different app for
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